

Let’s take them one by one, starting with the state that is most commonly associated with the Rocky Mountains: Coloradoĭid you know that Colorado is home to 78 of the 100 tallest peaks in the Rocky Mountains – including all 30 of the highest peaks?

Interestingly, the Rocky Mountains look very different in each of the 7 states they touch. 7 US States the Rocky Mountains Pass Through Then the Rocky Mountains slightly expand out through Montana and Idaho, just briefly touching on the western part of Washington State. You’ll notice the Rocky Mountains cut a line that starts in New Mexico and curves slightly west as it heads north through Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The Rocky Mountains of course don’t take up all of the seven they pass through, so here’s a map to help you visualize what the Rocky Mountains (in brown) look like as they pass from south to north through the Western United States: Thank you for supporting our mission to make geography fun for all! Map of the Rocky Mountain States 7 US States the Rocky Mountains Pass ThroughĪdvertising Disclosure: What States is a for profit reference website, supported by advertisements.
